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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where will Natan Ketilsson's possessions be sold? (Chapter 1)
2. In Chapter 1, what two people have been murdered?
3. Why does Margret want to send her daughters away in Chapter 1?
4. How does Agnes feel about the way "truth" is understood by people, as described in Chapter 4?
5. Who welcomes Reverend Toti to the church in Chapter 4?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where do we clearly see the difference of opinion toward Agnes between the Jonsdottir girls?
2. Why is Agnes nothing like Margret imagined?
3. Why does Margret point out the ravens in the sky to Reverend Toti?
4. What does Poet-Rosa's poem accuse Agnes of doing?
5. Analyze Agnes' quote, "I can turn to that day as though it were a page in a book. It's written so deeply upon my mind I can almost taste the ink" (132).
6. What does Agnes mean when she says that people did not see her; they see two dead men in a burning farm with a knife?
7. How does Agnes argue with Reverend Toti about the meaning of 'truth'" (126)?
8. How does Blondal approach the unfortunate situation of a murderer staying with the Jonsdottir family?
9. How does Agnes feel about her conviction at the start of the narrative?
10. What is the issue Agnes has with Reverend Toti?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
When Agnes faces the day of her execution all she wants to do is live, despite the distressing essence of the life she led prior. Why would Agnes become such a different person? Provide three textual pieces that prove she was not afraid of death until execution faced her directly.
Essay Topic 2
Agnes tackles the idea of truth throughout the text; it appears it is a very contentious topic for her. How does she view truth and why do you think she has come to those conclusions? Provide four quotes that prove Agnes' definition of truth.
Essay Topic 3
How does Reverend Toti's father react to him being a spiritual advisor? Even if he does not specifically reference his son's choice, there are many instances where it is quite obvious that he has a formidable opinion. Do you agree/disagree with his judgment? Why?
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